Trisquel GNU/Linux is an operating system based on the Linux distribution Ubuntu.[1] The project aims for a free software system without proprietary software or firmware and uses a free version of the Linux kernel as distributed by the Linux-libre project.[2] Trisquel relies on user donations.[3] Its logo is a triskelion.[4]
Developer | Trisquel community and Sognus, S.L.U. |
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OS family | Unix-like |
Working state | Current |
Source model | Free and open source software |
Latest release | 5.5 / April 16, 2012 |
Repository | |
Update method | APT |
Package manager | dpkg |
Platforms | x86, AMD64 |
Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux kernel) |
Default user interface | GNOME |
License | Free software licences, mainly GPL |
Official website | trisquel.info |
The project began in 2004 with sponsorship of the University of Vigo for Galician language support in educational software and was officially presented in April 2005 with Richard Stallman, founder of the GNU Project, as a special guest.[5] According to project director Rubén Rodríguez, the support for Galician has created interest in South American and Mexican communities of emigrants from the Province of Ourense.[6]
By December 2008, Trisquel GNU/Linux was included by the Free Software Foundation in its list of free Linux distributions.[7]
Versions
Color | Meaning |
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Red | Release no longer supported |
Orange | Release only supported with security updates |
Green | Release fully supported |
Blue | Future release |
Version | Code name | Release date | Release type | End-of-life date | Linux-libre kernel version | Based on | Security updates until | |
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Trisquel Releases | 1.0 | Arianrhod[8] | 2007 | 2.6.18.6 | Debian 4.0 (Etch) | |||
2.0 | Robur[9] | 2008 | LTS | 2011 | 2.6.24 | Ubuntu 8.04 (Hardy Heron) | 2013 | |
3.0 | Dwyn[10] | September 2009 | STS | 2011 [11] | 2.6.28 | Ubuntu 9.04 (Jaunty Jackalope) | Unknown | |
3.5 | Awen[12] | March 2010 | STS | Unknown | 2.6.31 | Ubuntu 9.10 (Karmic Koala) | Unknown | |
4 | Taranis[13] | September 18, 2010 | LTS | 2013 | 2.6.32 | Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) | 2015 | |
4.5 | Slaine[14] | March 24, 2011 | STS | Unknown | 2.6.35 | Ubuntu 10.10 (Maverick Meerkat) | Unknown | |
5.0 | Dagda[15] | September 17, 2011 | STS | Unknown | 2.6.38 | Ubuntu 11.04 (Natty Narwhal) | Unknown | |
5.5 | Brigantia[16] | April 16, 2012 | STS | 2013 [17] | 3.0 | Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot) | Unknown | |
6.0 | Toutatis | Unknown | LTS | Unknown | Unknown | Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin) | Unknown |
All versions include this common software:
- Linux-libre kernel, 2.6.24 in Robur, 2.6.28 in Dwyn, 2.6.31 in Awen, 2.6.32 in Taranis, 2.6.35 in Slaine, 2.6.38 in Dagda and 3.0 in Brigantia.
- GNOME desktop environment, 2.22 in Robur, 2.26 in Dwyn, 2.28 in Awen, 2.30 in Taranis, 2.32 in Slaine, 2.32 in Dagda and 3.2 in Brigantia. Instead of using GNOME Shell, Trisquel has GNOME Panel activated by default.[18]
- A version of Firefox that never suggests non-free add-ons, and includes no trademarked art or names. As Adobe Flash Player is proprietary software, Trisquel does not provide it, instead offering a Gnash pre-installed bundle with a free-logo version of Firefox, called Abrowser, and various fixes to allow Gnash to display YouTube videos.[19]
Trisquel Pro
Trisquel Pro is a small business oriented operating system. It includes a pack of enterprise management software, including Abanq, Openbravo POS, and GnuCash among others. It is mainly intended for the Spanish market, as some of the accounting software included is designed to match the Spanish tax regulations. The application collection includes a firewall, antivirus software for the scanning of Windows partitions and Wine applications, and an automated backup system. It was officially released at the international multimedia and communications show SIMO TCI in November 2007.[20]
Trisquel Edu
Trisquel Edu is based on the LTS releases of Trisquel and contains educational software tools.[21]
Other editions
- Trisquel on Sugar
- Trisquel on Sugar runs the Sugar desktop environment for interactive learning for children.[22]
- Trisquel Mini
- Trisquel Mini is an alternative to the mainline Trisquel, designed to run well on netbooks and aging hardware.[23] It uses low-resource environment LXDE and lightweight GTK+ and X Window System alternatives to GNOME and Qt/KDE applications.
- Trisquel Gamer
- Trisquel Gamer is an independent edition maintained by David Zaragoza. It is filled with games and booted from a LiveDVD or USB drive.[24]
Reception
Jesse Smith of DistroWatch reviewed the 4.0 release, Taranis, and described it as refined and dependable. He portrayed difficulty with removing software as his main problem with the release. Smith complimented Trisquel as an operating system that showcased utility instead of mere compliance with free software criteria.[1]
Jim Lynch of Desktop Linux Reviews reviewed the 5.5 release, Brigantia, and described it as "well-ordered and well developed" and recommended it to users whether they care about only using free software or not. Lynch stated that the release was suitable for beginners and advanced users.[18]
Chris Fisher and Matt Hartley of the The Linux Action Show! praised the design, ease of use, and hardware support of Trisquel 5.5 and Trisquel 5.5 Mini, but found the Trisquel online community argumentative and firmware restrictions impeding functionality of wireless devices. They argued that the distribution was targeting power users and that new users should use a different distribution.[25]
See also
References
- ^ a b Smith, Jesse (October 4, 2010). "Trisquel GNU/Linux - a free distribution". DistroWatch. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ Huber, Mathias (September 9, 2011). "Trisquel GNU/Linux 5.0 verfügbar" (in German). Linux-Magazin. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
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- ^ "Richard Stallman, defensor del software libre, sorprendió a los universitarios" (in Spanish). La Voz de Galicia. April 28, 2005. Retrieved November 26, 2008.
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(help) - ^ "Free GNU/Linux distributions". Free Software Foundation. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ "Publicación de Trisguel 1.0" (in Spanish). Trisquel GNU/Linux. January 30, 2007. Archived from the original on December 20, 2007. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ "Published Trisquel 2.2 Robur". The Trisquel Project. August 9, 2009. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ "Trisquel 3.0 STS "Dwyn" has landed!". The Trisquel Project. September 8, 2009. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ "Trisquel 3.0 STS Dwyn reaches end of life, 3.5 soon to follow". Retrieved October 5, 2012.
- ^ Rubén Rodríguez Pérez (March 22, 2010). "Trisquel 3.5 Awen release announcement". The Trisquel Project. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ "Trisquel 4.0 LTS "Taranis" strikes!". The Trisquel Project. September 18, 2010. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ Rubén Rodríguez Pérez (March 24, 2011). "Trisquel 4.5 "Slaine" released". The Trisquel Project. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ "Trisquel 5.0 Release announcement". The Trisquel Project. September 17, 2011. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ Rubén Rodríguez Pérez (April 16, 2012). "Trisquel 5.5 STS Brigantia release announcement". The Trisquel Project. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ "brigantia". April 27, 2012. Retrieved October 5, 2012.
- ^ a b Lynch, Jim (April 24, 2012). "Trisquel 5.5". Desktop Linux Reviews. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
- ^ Baader, Hans-Joachim (September 20, 2011). "Trisquel 5.0 veröffentlicht" (in German). Pro-Linux. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
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(help) - ^ "Trisquel Edu". The Trisquel Project. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ "Trisquel on Sugar". The Trisquel Project. September 28, 2009. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ "Trisquel Mini". The Trisquel Project. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ Zaragoza, David. "Trisquel Gamer". The Trisquel Project. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ^ Fisher, Chris; Hartley, Matt (September 2, 2012). "Trisquel GNU/Linux Review - LAS - s23e05". Jupiter Broadcasting. Retrieved September 13, 2012.